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Meineke vs Ziebart

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Meineke and Ziebart are automotive franchises. Meineke requires an investment of $225K – $1.2M while Ziebart requires $450K – $924K. In terms of revenue, Ziebart reports higher average unit revenue at $1.3M. On SBA loan performance, Ziebart has a lower charge-off rate (12.5%) compared to Meineke (27.1%). FranchiseVerdict rates Meineke F (Bottom Quintile) and Ziebart A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$225K – $1.2M
$450K – $924K
Franchise Fee
$45K
$45K
Royalty Rate
7.0%
8.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$971K
$1.3M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
27.1% (572 loans)
12.5% (25 loans)
Total Units
716
96
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1972
1962
FDD Year
2025
2025